Destinations Around Bangkok
The world around Bangkok is as fascinating as the capital itself.
But also quite different. In under an hour or two you can explore
many places for a delightful day-trip to escape from the city buzz,
or stay overnight to get a true taste of a different kind of life.
The most popular destination outside Bangkok is probably Pattaya,
which is slowly shedding its sleazy image and reinventing itself
as a family-oriented destination. The night-time frolics, however,
remains. On the opposite end of the spectrum is the tranquillity
and peace of Kanchanaburi and its claim to fame; the movie 'Bridge
over the River Kwai'. Whatever your taste, it's all worth exploring. |
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The Songkran Water Festival (April 13 – 15) Get ready for a nationwide excuse for an almighty water fight, and be prepared to get soaked! The Songkran Festival rings in the Thai New Year, and is a fun-filled event not to be missed. Its underlying themes of cleansing and purification are expressed through water, which is used ceremoniously to wash away ills, misfortunes and evil. Behind water’s spiritual role, however, lies a refreshing practical one: Sprinkling it unceremoniously over your dearest, or lobbing ice-cold buckets over those standing nearest, does a mighty fine job of keeping everybody cool during Thailand’s hottest season! Our special Songkran feature explains the festival’s historic roots, covers the highlights you can expect, and then some… |
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